Giving El Paso Day

El Paso Giving Day is a 24-hour charitable giving drive designed to ignite the spirit of giving across our region to support causes in the community where we live, work and play. The inaugural El Paso Giving Day will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2016.

Our community’s first annual Giving Day is the result of partnerships and relationships developed between corporations, foundations, and non-profits from every part of our community. Together we can make El Paso an even greater place to live – for everyone! Visit the main website below to learn more.

Consider making a gift that day to Reynolds Home. The questions and answers which follow will explain how the Giving El Paso website works. Read about our 2016 solar Panel Christmas Project and make your donation count for a lot more than you expect!

How do I donate?

Starting at midnight on November 15, go to ElPasoGivingDay.org and use a credit or debit card to donate to a single nonprofit or to multiple nonprofits. You will have a full 24 hours to make donations and can search for nonprofits by name or by category. Participating nonprofits will have a profile page where you can choose the amount you want to donate; the minimum donation is $10.

Can’t make it on November 15? You can schedule your gift starting on November 7. Click here to read more.

When can I donate?

Scheduled giving begins November 7 (7:00 AM) and ends November 14 (11:59 PM). The official Giving Day (Live-event) giving starts at 12:00:00 AM November 15 and ends at midnight.

What is scheduled giving? And how do I schedule my gift?

From November 7 through November 14, 2016, all gifts made through ElPasoGivingDay.org will be automatically scheduled to process on November 15 – El Paso Giving Day.

It’s simple: visit ElPasoGivingDay.org during these times to schedule your gift to one or multiple nonprofits. You’ll receive a confirmation that your gift was scheduled. On November 15th, you’ll receive an email confirmation verifying your gift(s) processed successfully.

What forms of donations are accepted?

Credit and debit cards from MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express will be accepted on the ElPasoGivingDay.org website. While you can still make a check or cash donation directly to individual nonprofits, they will not be counted on ElPasoGivingDay.org and will be ineligible for Giving Day prizes.

How will this appear on my credit card statement?

This will appear as ‘Paso del Norte Foundation’ on your credit card statement.

Is the website secure?

Yes. Credit card transactions are secure and backed by a PCI Level 1 secure service provider certification. Our technology partner, Kimbia, is the recognized technology leader for fundraising initiatives of this magnitude around the country.

Are donations made tax deductible?

Yes! All donations are tax deductible. You will receive an email receipt via Paso Del Norte Foundation immediately following your donation that can be used for tax purposes. You can request an additional email receipt anytime at elpasogivingday.org in the sidebar of the homepage.

What organizations are participating in El Paso Giving Day?

There are 135 nonprofit organizations participating in El Paso Giving Day. Use the search bar in the top-right corner of the page to search by name or you can browse by category by using the ‘Discover Nonprofits’ header in the site navigation bar.

Can I give to more than one organization?

Yes

How much of the donation goes to the nonprofit?

Nonprofits will receive each of the gifts earmarked for their organization. There will be a processing fee, as is the practice for online giving. On the donation page, you will be given the option to add the processing fee to your donation so your nonprofit(s) will receive 100% of the donation.